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April 1, 2016
Upper Kirby Construction

  
Westheimer Reconstruction: Kirby to Shepherd
New Tree Grate Prior to Brick Paver Installation

Crews continued this week with the installation of pedestrian amenities along Westheimer between Kirby and Shepherd. 

Pavers are being set at the newly installed tree grates this week. Work will also continue on pedestrian lighting and signal installation, tree planting and brick work. Newly installed water lines are also being pressure tested and chlorinated. 

Final private utility connections are also being undertaken over the next few weeks that will allow the overhead poles to be removed. Once removed, the contractor will replace the asphalt block-outs with new concrete and brick work. This process is currently in permitting at the City. 

Westheimer Reconstruction: Kirby to Buffalo Speedway

Roadway reconstruction, storm drainage improvements and pedestrian amenities will continue west of Kirby later this year. The project has not yet been bid for construction as Upper Kirby is waiting on AT&T to complete design of their underground facilities so that the overhead utility poles can be removed. It is estimated that their work could be complete by late spring allowing construction to begin on the roadway early summer.

Look for further updates as this schedule is finalized.

Bissonnet Reconstruction: Kirby to Buffalo Speedway

Utility duct banks have been constructed on Bissonnet between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway and are awaiting utility transfers. Roadwork, drainage and streetscape improvements are scheduled to bid at the end of this month. Construction is likely to begin in the April/May time-frame.

Look for further updates as this project is finalized. 

Shepherd Reconstruction: Westheimer to US 59

The Upper Kirby District is preparing to begin design on the drainage and pavement improvements project on Shepherd between Westheimer and US 59 over the next several months. This construction will provide storm drainage improvement, new pavement, utility relocation and complete streetscape and pedestrian improvements. 

Construction will likely follow Westheimer work in the 2017/2018 time frame. 

For more information on Upper Kirby construction and related activities or for construction related issues or concerns, please contact Travis Younkin at 713.524.8000 or travis@upperkirby.org.  

Levy Park Construction
Levy Park
Paver Work at the New Dog Park

Subsurface work at the pavilion/restroom structure is nearing completion and vertical improvements could begin as early as next week. 

Crews will also continue electrical conduit installations park-wide, minor storm sewer installation at the new children's area and hardscape installation at the dog park.

Final tree relocations remain in the works, but are pending Center Point energy's removal of temporary power associated with the Kirby Grove office development on the north side of the park. Levy crews are working around the obstacle, though there will be an impact to the schedule, the extent of which is not yet confirmed.

For more information on the park plan, visit levyparkhouston.org.

Look for further updates as the project progresses. 

Levy Park Director Wanted

As the Levy Park Conservancy prepares for a fall opening, they are accepting resumes for the position of Park Director. 

Click here for more information.
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